Tom Mix Western #55

Tom Mix must uncover the mystery behind a deadly mix-up at the Dobie Eatery, where an innocent man is killed wearing the wrong coat—one marked with a telltale chalk cross meant as a death sign. With a hired killer still on the loose and another attempt planned for the town dance, Tom sets a clever trap to catch the murderer before he strikes again. A fast-draw showdown and some hard-hitting detective work reveal the conspiracy behind "The Sign of the Killer."

Cowboy Cal dishes out a series of wisecracks to Simple Simms, complete with punny nicknames and the punchlines that come with them—much to Simms's chagrin. It's a quick, joke-driven romp through the Old West where the real payoff is watching Cal have the last laugh.

Saddlehead is feeling blue about Rancher Jones's financial troubles—until he catches wind of just what kind of hardship has befallen the rancher, and the joke lands with an unexpected twist that'll make you groan and grin in equal measure.

Tom Mix investigates when a smooth-talking stranger named Rex Frazier uses an unrecorded deed to swindle young rancher Brad Harris out of his family land—and the evidence leads Tom to discover the con man's real identity. Racing against time and a courtroom verdict, Tom must track down the truth before an innocent man loses everything to a land grab scheme.

When Tumbleweed Jr. gets a shiny new pedal car as a gift, he's suddenly a real contender in the neighborhood pedal car race—much to the dismay of his rival Breezy, who had been counting on an easy win. But Breezy's willing to cheat to keep his trophy, hatching a scheme that sends Tumbleweed into the lake and leaves him scrambling to catch up. With only one shot at redemption and his wits as his only weapon, Tumbleweed discovers that sometimes the best victories come from turning the tables on a cheater.

A cowpoke's arm falls asleep, and he's determined to keep it that way—no loud noises allowed! This brief western-frontier gag from Tom Mix Western #55 proves that sometimes the smallest problems create the biggest laughs.

Tom Mix arrives at his friend Jed's house to find him murdered—and a mysterious killer still lurking inside, hidden within a suit of knight's armor standing in the parlor. With the killer's identity concealed and the house their battleground, Tom must outthink his armored opponent to unmask the murderer and discover what valuable treasure was worth killing for.